US4529176A - Replaceable seals for ladle heaters - Google Patents

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US4529176A
US4529176A US06/544,753 US54475383A US4529176A US 4529176 A US4529176 A US 4529176A US 54475383 A US54475383 A US 54475383A US 4529176 A US4529176 A US 4529176A
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John F. Deringer
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D41/00—Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like
    • B22D41/02—Linings
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D41/00—Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like
    • B22D41/005—Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like with heating or cooling means
    • B22D41/01—Heating means
    • B22D41/015—Heating means with external heating, i.e. the heat source not being a part of the ladle

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  • molten metal is teemed from the furnace after refining into ladles.
  • the ladles are used to carry the metal to the casting operation.
  • the metal from the ladle is typically poured into individual molds or introduced to a continuous casting apparatus.
  • the ladles are lined with refractory material to render them resistant to the high-temperature effects of the molten metal contained therein.
  • Heating of the ladle interior Prior to introducing molten metal to the ladle, it is customary practice to heat the ladle interior. Heating of the ladle interior is also performed after repair or relining of the ladle to dry-out the refractory repair materials. Heating of the ladle prior to introduction of the molten metal thereto avoids solidification of the metal on contact with the ladle interior surface, avoids thermal shock to the refractory interior of the ladle, which may result in cracking and deterioration of the refractory, and minimizes heat loss from the molten metal during for example transport from the furnace to the casting operation.
  • the ladle cover plate has typically a network of refractory fiber modules formed from a web of refractory fibers with the modules being arranged in a common plane with the folds of each module arranged at a right angle with the folds of the adjacent modules.
  • These modules When these modules are brought into sealing engagement with the ladle rim they conform to the shape of the rim to form the required seal with the rim.
  • the flexible property of the refractory fiber modules permits them to correspond to irregularities on the rim of the ladle, such as deposits of slag and metal, to insure the required seal even in the presence of such deposits.
  • the modules are secured to the ladle cover plate surface typically by means of support rods that extend within the modules and connecting tabs that extend from the support rods which tabs may be bent for insertion within brackets that are connected to the surface of the ladle cover plate.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of a ladle cover plate in accordance with the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a section taken along lines II--II of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a detail elevation of a stackbonded lining incorporated in the ladle cover plate in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a detailed plan view of a module used in association with the ladle cover plate of the invention.
  • FIGS. 5 and 5a are detailed views in section of a portion of the module of FIG. 4 and the arrangement used to attach it to the ladle cover plate;
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the clip shown in FIG. 5 and used to attach the module of FIG. 4 to the ladle cover plate;
  • FIG. 7 is a partial sectional view of an alternate embodiment of a ladle cover plate in accordance with the invention.
  • the invention comprises an improved ladle cover plate for use with apparatus for heating a ladle or the like which ladle cover plate has a substantially flat surface covered with heat-insulating refractory material.
  • Means are provided for bringing the ladle cover plate into sealing engagement about the rim of the ladle opening.
  • a ring of refractory modules is removably secured to the surface of the ladle cover plate having the heat insulating refractory material thereon.
  • the ring of modules which is removably secured to said ladle cover plate surface is adapted to effect the sealing engagement with the rim of the ladle.
  • Each refractory module is individually, removably secured to the surface of the cover plate so that upon damage thereof only the damaged module may be efficiently removed and replaced without disturbing the remainder of the modules constituting the ring.
  • Each module may be formed of a plurality of layers of refractory fiber material perpendicular to the ladle rim and parallel to the ladle longitudinal axis.
  • Each module in accordance with the invention, may be removably secured to the surface of the ladle cover plate by means of a clip attached to a module bottom fixture and a bolt removably securing the clip, fixture, and module to the cover plate.
  • the ladle cover plate consists of a frame 12 having a depending portion 14 connected to channels 16. Within the frame 12 is a circular ring 18 that has its periphery attached to the edge of circular channel 20. Between the outer edge of the channel 20 and the frame 12 is a periphery ring plate 22.
  • the plate 18, channel 20 and ring plate 22 constitute the surface of the ladle cover plate to which the refractory material is attached and which is brought into sealing engagement with the rim of the ladle opening during preheating.
  • a circular opening 24 lined with refractory burner block 26 is provided on the surface of the ladle cover plate to accommodate the burner and the hot combustion gases which flow into the ladle interior during preheating in the conventional manner.
  • a generally rectangular opening 28 is provided in the surface of the ladle cover plate, which opening permits escape of the combustion gases that in the conventional manner may be recirculated through a heat exchanger in a preheating apparatus as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,229,211.
  • the channel 20 constituting the frame for the ring which is adapted for mating, sealing engagement with the ladle rim is provided with a single row of abutting modules 30, which module is shown in detail in FIG. 4.
  • Each module 30 is constructed from a strip of refractory fiber material 30b that is folded in alternating, opposite directions to form a plurality of layers perpendicular to the ladle rim and parallel to the longitudinal axis. The layers are compressed by bands 31 so that the modules are of a trapezoidal configuration required for installation.
  • Each module also has a base fixture 30a to which the refractory fiber material 30b is attached. Attachment is provided by a clip 30c, as shown in FIG. 6 positioned as shown in FIGS. 5 and 5a beneath the folds of the refractory fiber material. The clip 30c attaches to a fixture 30a that consists of a series of rods 30d inserted into the folds of the material 30b.
  • Each module is removably secured within channel 20 by bolt 34 which extends through the channel 20 and is secured by nut 36.
  • the modules are secured in this manner in abutting relation to adjacent modules to form the ring of refractory modules 32.
  • Each module 30 is so secured in abutting relation and the flexible refractory fiber material permits each module to conform to the circular configuration of the channel 20 thereby facilitating formation of the ring 32. Removal of any damaged module may be readily effected by merely removing the nut from the bolt, lifting out the damaged module and replacing it with another like module. This may be done without disturbing adjacent abutting modules.
  • the remainder of the surface of the ladle cover plate constituting plate 18 and plate 22 are provided with a covering of refractory fiber lining 38 which are shown in detail in FIG. 3.
  • the lining 38 is constructed of stackbonded ceramic fiber strips which are impaled on anchors 42 that are welded to the plate 18 and plate 22.
  • Onto the surface of the lining 38 are cemented additional high-temperature ceramic modules 43 which may also be of similar stackbonded construction as lining 38.
  • the resiliency of the module seal can be varied by the use of refractory fiber material of different densities and also by varying the number of layers of fiber material per unit of module width.
  • the cover plate would be connected to a mechanism that would bring the ladle cover plate into engagement with the ladle for the preheating operation.
  • a burner not shown, would be positioned at opening 24 in the ladle cover plate to provide the flame within the ladle during the preheating operation.
  • Exhaust gases would be permitted to escape from the ladle through opening 28 in the ladle cover plate and these exhaust gases would in the conventional manner be introduced to a heat exchanger, not shown.
  • the ring 32 of refractory modules 30 removably secured to the ladle cover plate would mate with the rim of the ladle and provide the required sealing engagement therewith.
  • the modules 30 and lining 38 of refractory material would provide the required heat insulation over the ladle opening so that escape of the heat energy is minimized to render the preheating operation more effective and economical.
  • An alternate embodiment of a ladle cover plate as shown in FIG. 7, has modules 30 positioned to extend above the lining 38 of the ladle cover plate. Concentric support rings 40 and 42 onto which circular channel 20 is secured provide for the offset mounting of the modules.

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US06/544,753 US4529176A (en) 1983-10-24 1983-10-24 Replaceable seals for ladle heaters
CA000464622A CA1223714A (en) 1983-10-24 1984-10-03 Replaceable seals for ladle heaters
JP59209614A JPS60102267A (ja) 1983-10-24 1984-10-05 とりべ加熱装置用の交換自在の密封体
EP84306947A EP0141554B1 (en) 1983-10-24 1984-10-11 Apparatus for heating ladles or the like
DE8484306947T DE3468344D1 (en) 1983-10-24 1984-10-11 Apparatus for heating ladles or the like
ES537018A ES8507026A1 (es) 1983-10-24 1984-10-23 Un dispositivo mejorado para calentar una cuchara o similar
KR1019840006596A KR900007117B1 (ko) 1983-10-24 1984-10-23 레이들 가열장치의 레이들 커어버 플레이트

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